| Cultivar Name: |
Castlebrite
|
| Type |
Apricot |
| Patent |
Not Patented
|
| Parentage |
Prunus armeniaca cv. OP seedling of B60-12 (Perfection x Castleton)
|
| Species |
Prunus armeniaca
|
| Usage |
Scion
|
| Products |
Fresh Market
Shipping
|
| Chill Requirement |
500 chill hours required
|
| Yield |
High
|
| Flesh Color |
golden yellow
|
| Pit |
Freestone
|
| Ripening time |
-4
weeks relative to
Blenheim
|
| Self Compatible |
Yes - Self Compatible
|
| Pollinators |
It is a good pollenator to help increase production on Robada even though it is self fruitful.
|
| Description |
Originated in Fresno, CA, by J.H. Weinberger, Agr. Res. Serv., USDA. The semi-sweet Castlebrite apricot is a reliable, early bearing cultivar that produces bright orange fruit with a slight red blush. The medium-sized, firm fruit offers acceptable, full flavor, although very tart and sweet, unless fully ripe. Trees are vigorous; productive under San Joaquin Valley conditions. Recommended as early shipping cultivar. |
| References |
- The Brooks and Olmo Register of Fruit & Nut Varieties. Third Edition. 1997. ASHS Press, Alexandria, Virginia.
- Fruit, Berry and Nut Inventory. Third Edition. 2001. Seed Savers Exchange, Inc.
- Burchell Nursery Fruit and Nut Tree Varieties. Link
- Dave Wilson Nursery. Link
- UCANR, Growing Apricots in California:An Overview; Link
- California Apricots America's Most Irresistible Fruit Varieties; Link
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